File photo of Jasprit Bumrah© AFP
jasprit bumrah was not included in the Mumbai Indians playing XI for the IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. MI captain Hardik Pandya revealed at the toss that Bumrah was rested for the game. Shardul Thakur was included in the playing XI in place of Bumrah. For RR, Riyan Parag and Ravindra Jadeja were included in the team with the veteran all-rounder being listed as an Impact Sub. RR need to win the match in order to book their spot in the Playoffs but a loss will result in elimination.
“We will bowl first. It looks like a good track and it tends to get better in the evening. It’s a very special day, overall, the Reliance Foundation has helped and impacted 29 lakh people. It’s a privilege to be part of this. Every year we come here, we know this specific game will have the loudest and best atmosphere. We just want to play good cricket for the kids and make sure they leave with some great memories. The pitch looks hard and it should get better once the sun goes down.”
“It’s been a tough season for us, but we want to finish on a high. Jassi (Jasprit Bumrah) is resting and Deepak Chahar is in. (Hardik mentioned it as Deepak Chahar, but it’s actually Shardul Thakur who has replaced Bumrah, Chahar remains in the starting XI like last game),” Hardik Pandya said at the toss.
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